Overview

With a focus on literature, repertoire, performance skills and historical performance practices, our program prepares you for a wide range of professional music activities, as well as further study at the doctoral level.

Kent State University’s degree in Performance provides targeted education in performance studies. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in performance.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Work independently and make effective artistic, intellectual and professional decisions in their area of specialization.

Prepare and communicate their artistic choices and musical research through oral/written means.

Use knowledge and skills in music theory/history to service their interpretation and performance in the area of specialization.

Careers

Those who complete the Master of Music in Performance at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in performance.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

Music directors and composers

Musicians and singers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History And Literature

Music Bibliography And Research Methods

Applied Music - Graduate Composition

Applied Music - Graduate Piano

Applied Music - Graduate Voice

Applied Music - Graduate Violin

Applied Music - Graduate Viola

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 313 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Résumé

Goal statement

Three letters of recommendation

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English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10706 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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